Question

Do you need to factor 2x+5=0 to solve for x? Explain.

Answer 1

No u don't, x = - 5/2

Explanation:

Well first of all, it's a linear equation, and the x is not powered, as in the x is not like x square or anything like that

Answer 2

We can't factor

Solution

`\\ \sf\longmapsto 2x+5=0`

• Take 5 to right

`\\ \sf\longmapsto 2x=-5`

• Take 2 to right..

`\\ \sf\longmapsto x=(-5)/(2)`